25 startups from 11 countries join Hub71’s 14th cohort

Abu Dhabi's global tech ecosystem Hub71 has welcomed 25 new startups as part of its latest cohort. The selected startups will enter Hub71's "Access" program, and specialist ecosystems Hub71+ Digital Assets and Hub71+ ClimateTech — bringing the total number of startups currently in Hub71's programs to 223.

Hub71's Cohort 14 has raised a total of over $122 million in funding, with each startup raising $5 million on average.

How does it work?

Hub71 continues to attract a diverse range of international tech startups to Abu Dhabi, receiving over 1200 applications, with more than 65% from international markets. The onboarded startups hail from countries across the region — including the UAE, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia — as well as ventures from the USA, UK, Canada, Singapore, Sweden, New Zealand, Spain and South Korea.

In addition, 64% of the cohort are Seed and Series A, reflecting Hub71's ability to scale high-potential startups from early stages of growth. Operating in nine sectors, including FinTech, ClimateTech, HealthTech, EdTech, and Mobility & Logistics - the startups will play a vital role in future-proofing key sectors of Abu Dhabi's economy.

Of the 11 startups selected for the sector-agnostic Hub71 Access Program (Sector Agnostic), only two are related to digital health:

• Canada-based BioTwin, which equips health professionals with clinical decision support tools for early detection, monitoring, and treatment in areas like oncology and diabetes.
• UK-based Pangea Bio, which discovers and develops medication to treat neurological disorders by deploying AI to discover promising molecules from natural sources.

In addition, five startups in the cohort will join Hub71+ ClimateTech and nine will join Hub71+ Digital Assets.

What's in it for startups?

By joining Hub71's 'Access' program, Hub71+ ClimateTech or Hub71+ Digital Assets, startups will benefit from up to AED 250,000 worth of in-kind incentives and AED 250,000 in cash for equity. High-performing startups will also be eligible to receive a top-up of up to AED 250,000 in exchange for additional equity, after one year.

Startups will also receive expert mentorship, tailored advice and will be able to tap into Hub71's growing network of market and capital partners to unlock growth opportunities.

On the record

"As Abu Dhabi continues to empower innovative tech companies, Hub71's revamped programs and specialist ecosystems provide startups with the resources they need to succeed in a market embracing transformation and visionary founders. Cohort 14 is particularly noteworthy," said Ahmad Ali Alwan, CEO of Hub71. "The cohort's startups' track record of successful fundraising emphasizes the strong growth potential Hub71 programs aim to unlock. Furthermore, this cohort also includes the first startups joining the Hub71+ ClimateTech specialist ecosystem, which aims to develop solutions aimed at addressing global climate challenges and supporting the UAE's sustainability ambitions."